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Can SSD classify an image based on specific parts?


I was wondering if it is possible for SSD to classify an object based on its parts?

Like for example identifying a certain species using only its head and legs.


Solution

  • Yes this is possible, but dependent on your training data. As can be seen on the left in this image, a human head can be detected and classified as person:

    Source: https://iamrobotandproud.hatenablog.com/entry/2017/05/29/015818